[BL-HL-DR-5] [M3] Module [Day] 3 of DRP-5000 IT DR Expert Implementer

Present DR Proposal to Executive Management

This session emphasises the importance of getting management buy-in to the DR project via a presentation and/or proposal.

• Understand the need to present to Executive Management
• Develop the project approach
• Consider the factors affecting the project
• Identify critical and helpful information to be included in the proposal
• Appreciate the common objections, attitudes and misconceptions toward the DR proposal

Develop DR Team Structure

This session discusses the structure of a DR Team and the associated roles and responsibilities of this team.

• Develop DR Team organisation structure
• Determine the selection criteria and qualifications of DR team members
• Identify DR sub-teams
• Develop and monitor assigned tasks and follow-up activities

Gather and Consolidate Information for the DR Plan

This session helps identify the Important information that will be used in the DR plan that should be gathered and consolidated before implementation.

• Gather and consolidate information before the DR implementation
• Conduct an inventory check on the status
• Understand mechanisms for working with suppliers

Implement Steps to Recover from Disaster

This describes the life cycle of a typical disaster and helps participants visualise the response and recovery steps to be taken.

•  Understand the stages of the Disaster Recovery Life Cycle
• Identify the steps required to respond to the disaster until returning to normalcy